Info About Diabetes

Is reversing diabetes really possible?  Not just reversing the symptoms, but the condition itself?

Yes, it is possible.  You can naturally turn back the clock on diabetes type two, and win the diabetes game.  But there is a catch; you have to want to do it.

I know, I know — why wouldn’t you want to reverse diabetes?  Because it takes work on your part.  There is no “magic pill” you can swallow that will get rid of your diabetic condition once and for all.  But there are things you can do, inexpensively at home, to banish diabetes from your life.

Diabetes Natural Treatment and Your Diet

Natural treatment for diabetes starts with the food you put into your body.  That doesn’t mean you have to eat like a rabbit for the rest of your life — far from it!  You can even enjoy chocolate and other sweets from time to time, but the key is moderation.

Diet is the biggest natural treatment in your arsenal for reversing diabetes.  What you put into your mouth has a huge effect on how much (or little) excess sugar gets into your bloodstream.  The key is eating foods that release sugar slowly into your blood, preventing both too much (hyperglycemia) or too little (hypoglycemia) sugar.

 So what are the natural diabetes-fighting foods?  Some of them include low-fat dairy, eggs, lean meats, poultry, fish.  What else?  Apples are good, as are strawberries (without the sugar).  Sweet potatoes, all kinds of veggies.  Also, olive and flaxseed oils are great!

Stay away from foods include rice cakes, white rice, anything made with white flour, anything with HFCS (high fructose corn syrup).  Most cold breakfast cereals fall into this category as well, but there are a few that are made with whole grains and little or no added sugar that are fine.

Chocolate is on the list for occasional goodies.  True, it does have a lot of sugar, but it also has fat, which helps to slow down the sugar release.  Dark or semi-sweet chocolate, please — less sugar than milk chocolate.

Reversing Diabetes and Exercise

Exercise is important for reversing diabetes.  Why?  Because your muscles utilize sugar for fuel when you exercise them!  It draws sugar out of the blood and puts it where its needed — to  keep you moving and feeling better.

Yes, daily exercise is best — 30 minutes.  But even if you can only manage 20 minutes three times a week — that’s a help!  Do what you can now, and aim to increase the amount as time goes on.

Has diabetes left you with unsteady footing or feeling dizzy?  Yes, you can exercise, too.  There are balance ball exercises, chair exercises, resistance bands — these can be done by anyone who can’t walk far or much.  There’s no excuse for not exercising in some way, shape or form.

Give it a Try if You Dare to be Healthy

If you really, really want to beat diabetes type 2 you have to take responsibility for your body.  And it works, because I’ve seen it time and again — even people dependent on insulin have been able to reduce or eliminate it.  There are also natural supplements you can take that will help stabilize the glucose in your blood.

But it won’t happen magically; it starts with you.